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Used 2003 Subaru Baja Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

new baja

sag, 12/19/2002
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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i love the versatility from going to home depot, Christmas tree,or carrying people. it is great navigating through 10 inches of snow. Subaru is a well engineered automobile.It is definately worth the money.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

my "baru"

angiono, 10/22/2003
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Love the car has plenty of pep the yellow looks wild at first but the color grows on you, only thing missing is heated seats.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best new compact truck

pbranda906, 12/20/2002
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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This is a great alternative to expensive large trucks.If you are a Home Depot goer this is all you need. It feels and rides like a car and has the room you need for those big items you buy you just can't get in a car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my Baja

goatspeed, 11/10/2003
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I went to the Subaru dealership intending to buy an Imprezza WRX. The wife convinced me to try a Baja that day too, and I went with the Baja. What a great ride! It is stable, grips corners, and hauls the lawn clippings to the compost. Yeah, I can't think of anything I really dislike about this vehicle. It gives you the features of a pickup. I make 28mpg on long trips. It snowed last week, and the thing is a TANK in the snow. Couldn't be happier.

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5 out of 5 stars

AWD Mini El-Camino

Jim-Rome, 01/10/2003
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Since the 70's I've said I wanted an AWD (or 4WD) El Camino. This is in in a mini version. Very versatiel and fun. It isn't a REAL truck... but the.. my wife would expect REAL work.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

New "Brat" is a blast!

mddolfan, 11/17/2003
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I was intrigued by the Baja from the first Subaru "teasers" in the Spring of 2002. After test driving the Baja next to a couple of compact pickups, I took it home. I was a little worried about whether it would be practical or even useful as a "truck," but after six months, I've enjoyed every minute of owning it. Handling is great. I had the rotor vibration problems mentioned in another review, but Subaru replaced all four and it rides fine now. It's a little underpowered, but still moves when needed. It has a VERY long list of standard features. It's been useful for small and medium-sized loads. Overall, I couldn't be happier with it.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun! Fun!! Fun!!!

skiwee, 01/29/2003
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Baja has proven itself in several snowstorms in the Northeast. (Changed Bridgestones to Dunlop Wintersport M2 tires.)Unstoppable, reliable, great handling and ride. Only positive comments from onlookers, so far.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Baja

Baja Turbo, 11/25/2003
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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You won't see one at every intresection.I get alot of stares and what is it.The best time behind the wheel is when it rains.You can take off faster than any one else,take corners and turns faster.The AWD system works well with the limited slip rear end.I don't know why sales are slow.I think subaru should have come out with the baja sooner,better late than never.I can't wait til the turbo model hits the ground.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Awsome

Dr Car, 09/13/2002
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Best Truck as far as fun goes

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5 out of 5 stars

WOW!

BryceBaja, 02/10/2003
2003 Subaru Baja AWD 4dr Crew Cab (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Wow! I love it. Performance is great. Moonroof is so much fun. Leather seats!!!! I am skier, dirt biker, and member of arm-wrestler. I drove Baja arcoss the mountain all the time. I have been looking for a new SUV for a year till Baja appeared on commerical break that caught my attention. Baja is match my personaly.

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